University of Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #129
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 42,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1919
Overview
The University of Hamburg (Universität Hamburg, UHH) is a public state university and one of Germany's eleven Excellence Universities. Founded in 1919, it is northern Germany's largest university and among the most research-intensive in the country. In the 2026 THE World University Rankings it achieved global rank 129, placing it for the first time in the top 10 universities in Germany. It offers over 170 degree programs across eight faculties spanning law, economics, social sciences, humanities, medicine, mathematics, natural sciences, psychology, education, and business.
Fields of study
- Law
- Economics
- Social Sciences
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Education
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Earth System Sciences
- Psychology
- Sports Science
- Business Administration
- Teacher Education
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Free / year
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Free / year
No tuition fees at University of Hamburg. Students pay only a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) which includes the Germany-wide semester public transport ticket. Some continuing education master's programs may charge additional fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Languages and Cultures (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jul 15, 2026 | Winter Semester 2026/27 |
| Zahnmedizin (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jul 15, 2026 | Winter Semester 2026/27 |
| Zoology (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 15, 2026 | Winter Semester 2026/27 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.